1. OTHER ROAD USERS (Sharing The Road With Others) Ms. Maday/Mrs. Adler
CHAPTER 8
OTHER ROAD USERS
(Sharing The Road With Others) Ms. Maday/Mrs. Adler

2. Pedestrians Pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections
There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if it is not marked as such
Look for signs to mark school zones, bus stops, playgrounds, parks, and other places people might be.
Watch for movement around parked cars.

3. Pedestrians and the Law
Failure to yield at a Crosswalk:
License suspension
Points
Fine
Jail time
Community Service
Pedestrians who fail to obey signals:
$54 fine
$22 for those under 17 y.o.
Pedestrians & Joggers should
always face oncoming traffic

4. Mature Drivers People are living longer so more
older drivers on the roadways.
Retesting for drivers may be required after a serious collision or medical problem
Myths and facts about senior drivers: Part 1
Elderly driver licence debate - YouTube

5. Visually Challenged Persons
Have a white or metallic walking stick, or are accompanied by a guard dog
They always have the RIGHT OF WAY

6. BIKES, SKATEBOARDS AND OTHERS
Bicycle riders, skateboarders and inline skaters have same rights as motorists
You must always yield to them when turning right.
A Bike rider, Skateboarder, or inline skater may use the left turn lane as motorists do to make a left turn at an intersection.

7. Motorcycles Same laws govern motorcycles that govern automobiles
Slippery, sloped, or uneven surfaces as well as objects in the roadway present challenges.
Failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is most common cause of motorcycle accident.
GEICO Motorcycle Safety Video - YouTube

8. Mopeds Horses and Animals
Can dart into road at any time; trying to avoid it may cause an accident
Watch for signs, stay alert, and be prepared for the unexpected.
When passing a horse-back rider or horse drawn vehicle, reduce speed to 25 mph
Speed limit of 25mph
Must follow all traffic signs and signals
Have same rights and responsibilities on the road

9. Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and Buses
When passing, remember there are several no-zones where the truck driver cannot see you.
Truck Smart Module 1: "No-Zones" (Blind Spots) - YouTube
During adverse weather conditions, a truck can take as much as 25% longer to stop than usual.

10. TRUCK NO-ZONES REAR NO-ZONE -up to 200 ft behind a truck.
If you can’t see their side mirrors, they can’t see you!
Do not tailgate or remain sandwiched b/t two trucks.
FRONT NO-ZONE ft in front of truck. Do not cut in front of a large truck on the roadway.
SIDE NO-ZONES do not stay next to a truck’s cabin. They cannot see you if they change lanes.
Trucks make wide turns.
Trucks may roll back a few feet on a hill when starting up again
Video-Truck Smart Module 1- May Trucking Co. 2008

11. Yielding to Buses
You must yield to any bus or school bus that is re-entering traffic after making a stop.
Once they are back with the flow of traffic, you do not have to yield with them changing lanes.